Brush fire slows traffic on Grand Avenue in Surprise
A brush fire sparked near U.S. 60 and Deer Valley Road Wednesday afternoon, sending smoke into the air and slowing traffic in Surprise. Crews are working the fire as one eastbound lane remains blocked and delays build. What caused it is still unknown, and we’re waiting for more from officials.
Crews are working to put out a fire caused by a car crash in...
Police and fire crews are on the scene of a crash that started a brush fire near Grand Avenue and Deer Valley Road.
Man dies after officer-involved shooting in Phoenix parking lot
A man is dead after a police shooting outside of a busy Midtown Phoenix food and shopping area late Wednesday morning. Mickaela Castillo reports.
Valley farmers markets shift to summer hours this weekend. What to know
Other than the record-breaking heatwave in March, we’ve enjoyed a relatively temperate spring here in the Valley. However, it’s time to start thinking about the heat. Local farmers markets are shifting their hours earlier to escape their parking lot homes before the pavement starts to sizzle. Some are taking a pause for the summer, while others are moving indoors.
A 2,704-foot mountain rises out of central Phoenix and it will absolutely humble you
It’s free, it’s brutal, and it’s in the city. Right in the middle of Phoenix, a 2,704-foot mountain rises out of the Sonoran Desert like something that wandered in from another era. Two trails climb it. Both are rated extremely difficult. Neither has shade. And on a...
Scam Alert: Dozens show up to Phoenix court over fake traffic fine texts
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Have you received a text message or email stating that you owe court fines or traffic violation fees? You’re not alone, and Maricopa County Superior Court officials say dozens of people showed up on Wednesday to pay fines that weren’t real. Officials are warning...
Phoenix to implement seasonal fire restrictions Friday
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix will implement stricter rules on open flames starting Friday, lasting through the end of summer. According to the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, the restrictions are yearly for the city because of drought conditions and wildfire risk. Campfires, fire pits and charcoal grills...
Off-Duty Trooper with ‘Unmatched Work Ethic’ Dies After Losing Control of His Motorcycle
“Colleagues knew him as a steady presence, a trusted teammate, and a cop’s cop,” the Arizona Department of Public Safety said after Kelly Sullivan's death
Scottsdale kindergarten teacher arrested for allegedly accessing CSAM
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A Scottsdale kindergarten teacher was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of accessing "child sex abuse material" on his electronic devices, officials said. Diego Franco Ontamucha, a teacher at Pueblo Elementary School, was arrested by Scottsdale police at his East Valley residence and is now facing a charge of exploitation of a minor.
Dusten Mullen: Phoenix PD sergeant sues chief, councilwoman and city amid protest controversy
Phoenix Police Sergeant Dusten Mullen is suing the city, the police chief, and a councilwoman, claiming retaliation and due process violations. Mullen, who attended a January student protest armed and masked, is currently on leave following a controversy involving Mullen's alleged behavior during that protest. A pre-termination hearing is scheduled...

















